City profile
Kalispell, MT
Flathead County · Population 28,504
Kalispell is a town in Flathead County, MT with about 28,504 residents and a typical home value near $428,000. It is 94 miles from Missoula, MT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
22°F
Summer avg
65°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$428,000
Typical monthly housing
$2,564
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
102
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.67%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.9%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Avalanche, Landslide, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
154 mi to Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 32% Democratic / 66% Republican
Community
Population
28,504
Black population
0.1%
County
Flathead County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸MT is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, harsh winters
Highlights
- About 28,504 residents
- Typical home value about $428,000
- 94 miles from Missoula, MT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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